Host Jafo says:
Star Trek: Apache - Episode #20
Week #5
Mission: “Neutral Parties”

Host Jafo says:
Having docked at Starbase 40-Sierra, and having picked up personnel and supplies including Lieutenant Torsian's Marine detachment, the Apache has now made its way to the Klingon Homeworld.  Meanwhile, engineering teams continue modifications to deck 16 so that it may be used as Living Quarters for the Marines on board the Apache.

Host Jafo says:
Ambassador K'laas has been detained on Qo'noS and will not be ready for the trip to Galen IV for another twenty-four hours, so the crew has taken advantage of their unexpected layover by entering orbit over Borath where Lt Commander Cha`Dak and Lieutenant Abbott will marry.

Host Jafo says:
New information has also come to light from the Beta Babe's flight logs, which have hinted at Reg's potential involvement in the conflict between the Talarian and Tzenkethi governments.  Evidence has been found to support the supposition that Reg was recently in an area of Cardassian space known as 'the fringe' where ill-gotten goods are often bought.

Host Jafo says:
<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission Week 5 >>>>>>>>>>

XO_Storal says:
::tugs at the collar of his dress whites:: Self: Why do they make these things so tight.

CEO_Yeung says:
::adjusting his ceremonial Klingon clothing::

Host CO_Linard says:
::is waiting in a small room with K`Harenn::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::paces in another room all to herself, remembering K'Harenn's last words to her after the grueling trials::

CNS_Lux says:
::wanders around outside of the temple, before the ceremony begins::

EO_Tana says:
::standing just outside the temple, looking out on the ghastly Klingon architecture::

FCO_Terman says:
::adjusts his whites, which happen to have a huge crease down the back::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the crew of the Apache arrives at the temple of Kahless a pair of Klingons are beating a steady rhythm on their drums near a vine-bedecked railing. The chapel is lit only by torches and candlelight and is crammed with people from both Qo’noS and friends and relatives of both the bride and groom.

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::waits alone in an antechamber, shifting his baldric nervously::

XO_Storal says:
::cracks his neck:: Self: Ah, much better. ::takes a look around the temple::

CMO_Naegle says:
::is walking around outside the temple and spots the CNS:: CNS: Hi there.

CEO_Yeung says:
::looks down next to him at the two bat’leth’s::

CNS_Lux says:
::blinks and tries to shake the sleep out of her eyes, afraid that if she blinked too long, she would fall asleep standing up::

CMO_Naegle says:
::notes the XO cracking his neck::

EO_Tana says:
::folds her arms and sighs, feeling cold::

CMO_Naegle says:
CNS: Are you okay, Counselor?

CNS_Lux says:
::turns at the sound of the CMO's voice::  CMO: Hello… ::watches the CMO as she walks into the temple, and decides to follow... only to notice that the EO standing outside as well, and frowns as he hugged himself, appearing as if he was trying to keep himself warm next to a fire::

FCO_Terman says:
::looks around:: Self: Now all I have to do is find out where this ceremony is being held and I'm set. ::claps his hands and looks around::

Host K`Harenn says:
::in her ceremonial costume:: CEO: Commander Yeung, have the bat’leth’s been prepared?

CNS_Lux says:
CMO: Oh yes, I'm fine. ::smiles reassuringly and then glances at the EO again:: CMO: I'm not sure about him though.  ::points over to the EO::

XO_Storal says:
::while waiting for the wedding to start, he takes out a PADD and begins to go over the report on the Daerghin system::

CEO_Yeung says:
::takes the bat’leth’s, one in each hand, and lifts them up:: K`Harenn: I'm no expert, but I believe they're ready.

Host CO_Linard says:
::shifts her dress whites and adjusts her collar ... looking out at the crowd:: Self: Wow...

CMO_Naegle says:
::glances at the EO:: CNS: Mister Tana should be fine as long as he takes it easy.  Shall we go check on him?

FCO_Terman says:
::looks at his map:: Self: It should be ... uh, north. Which direction is north? ::tries to make up his mind and finally does, heading east::

Host Lt_Abbott	 says:
::takes a few deep breaths, knowing things will get underway soon::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::grits his teeth with impatience::

CNS_Lux says:
::nods:: CMO: I think we should.  Especially since ... well ... if we don’t' watch him, he'll probably beam himself back to the ship and start building a shuttle from scratch or something like that.

Host K`Harenn says:
::feels the tip of one of the bat’leth’s and presses her finger against it until a small dribble of blood comes from her thumb:: CEO: They will do ... K'hora chose you as his Tawi'Yan? The two of you must be very close. You honor him with your presence.

CMO_Naegle says:
::smiles:: CNS: Then let's have him escort us into the temple, shall we?

EO_Tana says:
::slips his hands behind him and bends over to check out a detail on the building, trying not to look intimidated by the Klingon Honor Guard Clerics::

Host CO_Linard says:
::sees K`Harenn and makes her way to her::

CNS_Lux says:
::nods again:: CMO: Okay. ::starts walking over to the EO::

CEO_Yeung says:
::chuckles slightly:: K`Harenn: Well, I don't know if we're that close but I do consider him as a great companion-in-arms.

FCO_Terman says:
::sighs and rolls his eyes:: Self: Do I ever need a global positioning system…

CEO_Yeung says:
K`Harenn: I was quite honored that he chose me.

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::can feel his blood pulsing with the beat of the drums::

CMO_Naegle says:
::walks beside the Counselor::

Host K`Harenn says:
::grimaces as if in disappointment:: CEO: I see... ::turns her back on him and notices Captain Linard, waving her forward::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::hears the drums and feels her pulse begin to race::

EO_Tana says:
::blinks and straightens:: Self: Good workmanship…

CNS_Lux says:
::takes a deep breath, and wonders why she's nervous talking to him ... maybe it's because he pushed her away the last time they talked:: EO: You ready to go in?

Host CO_Linard says:
::smiles:: K`Harenn: K`Harenn, are we ready to begin?

CEO_Yeung says:
::shrugs to himself as the Klingon turns away::

Host K`Harenn says:
::looks the Captain up and down:: Linard: You have chosen not to wear the traditional gown?

EO_Tana says:
::looks at the column for a second, wondering if the voice came from it, and then turns:: CMO/CNS: Hmm?

FCO_Terman says:
::decides that he isn't going in the right direction and heads south::

CNS_Lux says:
::turns to the CMO and then back to the EO:: EO: I think the ceremony is about to begin.  I think we should go in now.

CMO_Naegle says:
::notes the counselor's nervousness, but decides to ask her about it later::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::hopes his mother isn't giving everyone a hard time as usual::

Host CO_Linard says:
::feels a little worried:: K`Harenn: Well I'm Mister Cha`Dak’s commanding officer, it's what we wear at all formal occasions.  However, I was hoping there was maybe a robe I could put on over it.  It could be a kind of acknowledgement to both cultures.

EO_Tana says:
CMO/CNS: Oh, I must've lost track of the time. Thank you. ::nods at them both:: Counselor, Doctor. ::starts off toward the main doors::

CMO_Naegle says:
::looks at the CNS:: CNS: Shall we follow?

Host K`Harenn says:
::eyes her for several moments again:: CO: No matter Captain, I'm sure you know what's best. ::as if she doesn't think that at all:: CO: Join me... ::steps up onto the raised platform in the center of the room, guiding Captain Linard up on top of it beside her::

CNS_Lux says:
::frowns and watches the EO walks off::  CMO: Yes ... do you mind keeping an eye on him?  I don't think he wants to talk to me at the moment.  ::pauses:: I can't tell you why ... but ... would you just keep an eye on him?

Host CO_Linard says:
::raises her eyebrow as she walks away from her then takes a deep breath and heads up onto the platform::

CEO_Yeung says:
::walks over to the XO, still carrying the bat’leth’s::

XO_Storal says:
::puts the PADD away when he notices Kathleen and K’hora’s mother step on the platform:: Self: Looks like its old ball and chain time.

EO_Tana says:
::stops to eye one of the guard’s staffs::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The drums reach a howling crescendo, as they reverberate off the walls and suddenly go silent. K`Harenn, K'hora's mother, casts her hands out over the assembled audience which falls into immediate silence ... except for a few Starfleet Officers who soon join the silence.

CMO_Naegle says:
::nods:: CNS: Okay. Come on, let's go inside. ::indicates the doors::

FCO_Terman says:
::is now completely lost:: Self: Curds.

CEO_Yeung says:
::gets into position::

CNS_Lux says:
CMO: Let's go, before we're late ourselves. ::follows the CMO in, and looks for the EO and then pointing him out to the doctor:: CMO: There he is.

CMO_Naegle says:
::nods at the CNS's comment and notes the EO's location, then falls silent::

EO_Tana says:
::stops behind the last row of benches and stands quietly::

Host CO_Linard says:
::watches the crowd, waiting for all eyes to fall on them::

EO_Tana says:
::fastidiously fixes his uniform, picking lint from the black trousers::

CNS_Lux says:
::stands on her tiptoes but still couldn't see the front and sighs::

Host K`Harenn says:
::bows slightly and defers to Captain Linard::

CMO_Naegle says:
::stands inside the temple and waits for the ceremony to begin::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::hears his mothers voice begin to rise and prepares himself, clearing his mind of all anxiety::

CNS_Lux says:
::whispers softly::  CMO: I'm moving closer to the front... ::thinks, and closer to where Kavli is::

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks out onto the crowd:: All: With fire and steel did the gods forge the Klingon heart. So fiercely did it beat. So loud was the sound that the gods cried out, "On this day we have brought forth the strongest heart in all the heavens. None can stand before it without trembling at its strength.”

CMO_Naegle says:
::nods and follows her, knowing she's worried about Tana::

FCO_Terman says:
::takes a sip of water and looks around yet again, looking still for the temple::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: K'hora enters the chapel and joins his mother and Captain on the raised platform in the center of the room...

Host CO_Linard says:
::continues:: All: But then the Klingon heart weakened, its steady rhythm faltered, and the gods said "Why have you weakened so? We have made you the strongest in all of creation.' And the heart said..."

CNS_Lux says:
::shifts in the crowd quietly, and ducks so no one can see her, and moves close to the front so she can see::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::enters the chapel and approaches his mother, saying…:: All: …I am alone.

Host CO_Linard says:
All: And the gods knew they had erred. So they went back to their forge, and brought forth another heart...

Host K`Harenn says:
::sees a bit of movement out of the corner of her eye and fixes a dark glare on a Trill in a white uniform with blue piping::

CNS_Lux says:
::trembles under K’Harenn’s glare and stiffens, forcing a smile::

EO_Tana says:
::tightens his grip behind him on the mas'taka::

Host K`Harenn says:
::stretches out her hands towards the audience, as if parting the Red Sea::

CMO_Naegle says:
::stops trying to follow the CNS and just stands there watching the festivities::

FCO_Terman says:
::heads in the right direction, finally::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As K’hora’s mother stretches out a hand, the crowd parts to clear the way for D'Layna, who is entering the room wearing a stunning Klingon wedding dress. She strides right up to the platform and then steps up to face K’hora. Commander Yeung hands them each a bat'leth, which they take without looking.

CNS_Lux says:
::thinks weddings are too complicated, they should just go "I do, you do, everyone do, okay, we're married"::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::stares at K’hora looking very serious::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::takes the Bat'leth from Jon and turns, his eyes burning into D’Layna’s::

CNS_Lux says:
::stands aside for the bride as she enters::

EO_Tana says:
::smoothes his white jacket again and watches the proceeding, hoping and praying he hasn't forgotten the right time::

CMO_Naegle says:
::sees the bride enter and smiles::

Host CO_Linard says:
All: But the second heart was stronger than the first ... and the first was jealous of its power.

XO_Storal says:
::smirks a bit and thinks, why does everything with Klingons involve battle::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::swings his bat'leth right at D'Layna, but she parries the blow easily, and slips her blade under his guard and puts it to his neck::

FCO_Terman says:
::sees the temple in the distance and picks up his pace::

CMO_Naegle says:
::raises an eyebrow at the battle being played out before her::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::moves in close, locking eyes with him ... her heart pounding::

CNS_Lux says:
::makes note to learn the bat'leth, incase a future patient gives her trouble - grins at the thought::

Host CO_Linard says:
All: Fortunately, the second heart was tempered by wisdom.

EO_Tana says:
::attention wanders off again and he starts to look around::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
K’hora: If we join together no force can stop us...

Host K`Harenn says:
::watches the proceedings with the eye of a hawk, occasionally casting her eyes out over the assembled guests before bringing her eyes back to bore in on her son's Captain::

FCO_Terman says:
::takes another sip and is just about at the temple::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::takes her blade from his neck and each of them grabs the other with their free hand and they pull each other so close that their faces are nearly touching::

CNS_Lux says:
::thinks the CO should use her telepathic abilities and make the EO straighten up::

CMO_Naegle says:
::watches the festivities and is relieved when D’Layna removes her blade from K'hora's neck::

EO_Tana says:
::gets engrossed in looking over a Klingon holo-cam one of the family members is using to document the wedding::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::hands the bat'leth back to Jon, with a look of sincere appreciation::

XO_Storal says:
::puts his hands behind his back and thinks, this ceremony is quite poetic; worthy of song, that’s if there isn’t already one::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::hands back the bat’leth to Jon::

CEO_Yeung says:
::takes the bat’leth, and nods and smiles to the couple::

Host CO_Linard says:
All: And when the two hearts began to beat together, they filled the heavens with a terrible sound.  For the first time, the gods knew fear.  They tried to flee, but it was too late…

CMO_Naegle says:
::lets out the breath she didn't know she was holding::

FCO_Terman says:
::arrives at the doors of the Temple and prepares to enter, straitening his whites::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::takes D'Layna in an embrace::

Host CO_Linard says:
::smiles down on them:: All: The Klingon hearts destroyed the gods who created them and turned the heavens to ashes. To this very day, no one can oppose the beating of two Klingon hearts…

Host CO_Kargan says:
::shoves a fist into Terman's chest:: FCO: What business do you have here?

CNS_Lux says:
::moves slowly up to and next to the EO and taps his shoulder, bringing his attention back to the wedding::

EO_Tana says:
::looks over quickly at the contact, eyes questioning::

FCO_Terman says:
::looks at the fist and then at the Klingon himself:: Kargan: Uh... ::thinks carefully:: …give me a second on that.

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks down upon the Bride and Groom:: K’hora: K'hora, son of K`Harenn … does your heart only beat for this woman?

Host CO_Kargan says:
::grunts:: FCO: Be on your way, little man.

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
D'Layna/CO/All: Yes.

CNS_Lux says:
::points to the ceremony, indicating that this is not a good time to go wandering off::

Host CO_Linard says:
K’hora: And will you swear to join with her and stand with her against all who oppose you?

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
D'Layna/CO/All: I swear.

FCO_Terman says:
Kargan: Am I late for the wedding? I got lost…

CNS_Lux says:
::grins at how firmly the CTO answers::

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks to the Bride:: D'Layna: D'Layna, daughter of T'Rnek, does your heart only beat for this man?

CMO_Naegle says:
::thinks this is a wonderful ceremony, in a Klingon sort of way::

EO_Tana says:
::brings the mas'stak before him again, making sure it's there, and moves to a better position::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::confidently:: CO/K’hora/All: Yes.

Host CO_Kargan says:
::towers over Terman:: FCO: There is but one facility on this entire planetoid ... how did you manage to not find it? ::notices the red piping:: FCO: Not much of a navigator, are you? ::laughs heartily::

Host CO_Linard says:
D'Layna: And do you swear to join with him and stand with him against all who oppose you?

Host Lt_Abbott says:
K’hora/CO/All: I swear…

CNS_Lux says:
::smiles wider at D'Layna's confident answers as well::

FCO_Terman says:
::reminds himself that this Klingon could break him like a toothpick if he so desired:: Kargan: I blame it on the transporter chief.

Host CO_Kargan says:
@::continues laughing with his men as he opens the door and shoves Terman through it into the anti-room of the temple::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::can hear Captain Kargan and Terman conversing in the doorway of the chamber, and makes a mental note::

Host CO_Linard says:
::can't help but grin warmly at them both as she looks to the crowd once again:: All: Then let all present here today know that this man and this woman … are married.

FCO_Terman says:
::falls into the anteroom and moves to the side so as to *hopefully* not draw the attention of the crowd::

CNS_Lux says:
::puts her hands over her mouth, and waits for the kiss so she can applaud::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::smirks and pulls his face close to hers as she kisses him deeply::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::runs a hand through D’Layna’s hair, kissing her with deep passion::

CMO_Naegle says:
::smiles at the couple::

FCO_Terman says:
::is glad that he came in at an emotional time when less people would notice him::

CEO_Yeung says:
::grins at the couple and was about to clap, then remembers the bat’leth in his hands::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::pulls back from the kiss and turns to Captain Linard bowing deeply to her, wordlessly::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::turns to Captain Linard and bows as well::

Host CO_Linard says:
::returns the bow::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::turns and seeks his mother, beckoning for her to join him::

Host K`Harenn says:
::embraces her son to her bosom, pulling him up onto the platform, before turning towards her new daughter ... a bit of fire in her eye as she moves forward and clasps D’Layna’s hand in hers:: D’Layna: Welcome to the House of Cha`Dak, my daughter.

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::turns to K`Harenn and bows deeply to her:: K`Harenn: My Lady...

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::steps back down off the platform, taking D’Layna’s hand, preparing himself::

CNS_Lux says:
::applauds with the rest of the crowd::

XO_Storal says:
::grins and claps in Bajoran style::

FCO_Terman says:
::watches in rapt attention, but quickly gets bored and begins looking for something else to do thinking, aren’t they supposed to get beaten up?::

TO_Verall says:
CEO: Now?

EO_Tana says:
::edges toward the small passage that had been opened for D'Layna::

TO_Verall says:
::thumps the Ma'Staka in his right hand::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::turns to the rest of the crowd with her new husband's hand clutched in her own::

CEO_Yeung says:
TO_Verall: Yeah! Go sock him a good one!

CMO_Naegle says:
::applauds::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: A cheer goes up from the crowd as K’hora and D'Layna kiss again. The Klingon drums begin beating again and the room is filled with celebration. The groomsmen move forward with their Ma’Staka raised.

TO_Verall says:
CTO: Argh! ::charges forward::

CNS_Lux says:
::laughs and clap harder, to the rhythm of the drums::

EO_Tana says:
::rushes toward the group with the other men, swinging the Ma’Staka::

FCO_Terman says:
::attention is pulled back to the stage:: Self: Here we go!

CEO_Yeung says:
::cheers on:: All: Woo! Yeah!

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::prepares to defend himself::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::winces and laughs as she gets bashed with the clubs::

TO_Verall says:
::thumps his Ma’Staka into K’hora’s midsection::

FCO_Terman says:
::thinks, I want one of those::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::doubles over, frowning at his TO::

EO_Tana says:
::tries to look convincing but not hurt anyone as he brings the club down on K’hora’s shoulder::

Host CO_Linard says:
::claps for the happy couple … her eyes searching the crowd for Storal::

XO_Storal says:
::chuckles and shakes his head at the mayhem::

CMO_Naegle says:
::thinks, let the games begin::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Suddenly, the large wooden doors of the temple swing inwards and crash deafeningly against the stone walls. The drums fall silent again as all in the gathering turn towards the doors.

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::straightens immediately, glad that Jon is nearby with his Bat'leth::

EO_Tana says:
::stops his club an inch from D’Layna, turning to see what’s going on::

CEO_Yeung says:
::hears the crash and looks to the source questioningly::

XO_Storal says:
::thinks, what now::

CEO_Yeung says:
::passes the bat'leth to K'hora::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::looks to K’hora and then to the doors:: K’hora: This isn't part of the ceremony...

CNS_Lux says:
::frowns and turns to the doors::

FCO_Terman says:
::attention moves over to the doors, and speaks quietly to himself:: Self: What the…?

CMO_Naegle says:
::turns to see what's happening::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Rushing into the temple come a dozen Klingon warriors, all dressed in the ceremonial garb of the ceremony. Captain Linard thinks she almost recognizes some of them ... as they remind her of officers from the Pagh. They take up positions along the main aisle clearing it quickly and efficiently.

Host CO_Linard says:
::her smile falls as she looks to the doors … steps off the podium and heads into the crowd to see what's going on::

XO_Storal says:
::stands well back of the oncoming guards and waits::

FCO_Terman says:
::moves back into the corner::

CNS_Lux says:
::has long since stopped clapping and moves closer to the aisle so that she can see what's going on in the back::

Host K`Harenn says:
::still standing on the podium:: All: What is the meaning of this? Who interrupts this sacred ceremony...

EO_Tana says:
::frowns, not knowing quite what to do as he follows::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::finds her Bat’leth and stands ready alongside her husband::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: In a long flowing black robe ... a towering Klingon, well over several feet tall, strides purposefully into the room. His face is hooded from the crowd and the assembled Klingons bow their heads respectfully as he enters.

EO_Tana says:
::stands distinctly behind K’hora::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::lowers his blade, searching the face::

Host CO_Linard says:
::approaches the towering Klingon:: Klingon: What's going on here? We're in the middle of a wedding ceremony...

Host Amb_K’laas says:
::in a voice all too quiet:: CO Linard: I have not given permission for this ceremony to take place in my province…

CNS_Lux says:
::raises her eyebrows at the Ambassador::

EO_Tana says:
::thought all of this had been cleared::

Host CO_Linard says:
K’laas: What are you talking about? The preparations for this were made weeks ago.

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::was certain his mother would've seen to that::

CMO_Naegle says:
::stands ready to assist in whatever way possible::

FCO_Terman says:
::curiosity gets the best of him and he heads forward looking to the Klingon that's many feet tall::

Host K`Harenn says:
::pulls the hood of his cloak back and casts a leer across the assembled guests:: All: And as this province falls under my family's claim ... I reserve my right to give away the bride. ::clasps Linard on the shoulder::

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::strides up to the tall Klingon::

Host K`Harenn says:
::bows respectfully to K'hora Cha`Dak:: CTO: With your permission, of course, honorable warrior.

CNS_Lux says:
::thinks, but D'Layna wasn't given away, she just came::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::stands beside D'Layna:: K'laas: With my thanks.

XO_Storal says:
::strokes his goatee:: Self: This just keeps getting more and more contrived.

EO_Tana says:
::leans a little closer to the Commander:: CTO: Is this *supposed* to happen?

Host K`Harenn says:
::falls to one knee, his head still at the height of D’Layna’s shoulders, and clasps her hand in reverence as he bows his head and speaks slowly a blessing to Kahless for a valiant future for the couple::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the Ambassador speaks his prayer, another cheer goes up amongst the crowd and the drums begin again ... as do the beatings from the groomsmen.

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::turns and whispers to the EO:: EO: No, but for Ambassador K'laas, tradition can be broken.

Host Lt_Abbott says:
::looks at him and then with a faint smile at K’hora, nodding that everything will be fine::

EO_Tana says:
::blinks:: CTO: Oh... ::eyes the burly Klingon:: CTO: We're not supposed to hit him, right?

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::before the beatings start, he manages to speak to K'laas:: K'laas: You honor my family, Ambassador.

Host CO_Linard says:
::smiles widely and claps with the crowd:: K’laas: You certainly know how to make an entrance Ambassador...

Host Amb_K’laas says:
::rises from his position and casts an eye towards Tana:: EO: No, you are not supposed to beat me...

CMO_Naegle says:
::heaves a sigh of relief::

CNS_Lux says:
::laughs as she applauds with the crowd::

EO_Tana says:
::looks up, and takes an involuntary half-step back::

Host CO_Linard says:
::laughs:: EO: No, only the Bride and Groom … although from the scare he gave all of us the thought does have merit.

Host Amb_K’laas says:
::nods to Captain Linard, looking down on her:: CO: It is a talent one generally acquires in the diplomatic corps of the Klingon Empire.

Host K`Harenn says:
::comes forward to thank the Ambassador but grips Captain Linard's elbow instead:: CO: Captain, there is something I would speak to you on...

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
K`Harenn: Mother … what are you up to? ::eyes her suspiciously::

EO_Tana says:
::has wandered off again, investigating the fuel distribution system of one of the torches::

Host CO_Linard says:
::leaves the Ambassador with a nod as she is pulled to one side:: K`Harenn: Of course ... what can I do for you?

CEO_Yeung says:
::looks around the temple slightly confused::

Host K`Harenn says:
CTO: If your mother wishes to speak to your Commanding Officer, then it is none of your concern ... son. ::firmly::

Host CTO_Cha`Dak says:
K`Harenn: But ... but I...

Host CO_Linard says:
::smiles at the CTO:: CTO: Good words Commander, only good words... ::winks::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Aromas of all kinds of Klingon delicacies fill the room as Captain Kargan's men begin to bring in trays heaped with a variety of meats, some cooked ... most not.

Host K`Harenn says:
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